#tuesdaytease

Okay, so Tuesday teases are supposed to be little snippets of the books or stories you are currently writing, editing, or working on.

Today, I want to do something a little different for my “tease” and tease a workshop I was just notified I will be giving at the National Romance Writers of America conference this July in Ontario, Canada.

I am so honored to be able to present at a national conference of romance writers.

So stinking honored!

So the title of my workshop is ENTERING CONTESTS AS A MARKETING TOOL.

I first gave this workshop a few years ago to my local chapter and I am also presenting it at the Maine Writers Retreat in May. Here’s the description….

As writers, we know finding new readers can be difficult. The advent of the pandemic shutdown made it next to impossible for writers to meet new readers face-to-face at places like book signings, library events, or conferences.  Social media only gets you so far, and let’s be honest: wouldn’t we all rather be writing than marketing our books?

Have you ever considered entering a contest to find new readers? It’s a unique mindset because most people enter contests to, well, win them!

Come hear why I believe entering writing contests is an effective marketing strategy and tool for getting your books into the hands of new-to-you readers.

This workshop explores the ins and outs of contest submissions, the ones that are right for you, where to find them, and the things you should consider before entering one.

If you are a member of RWA ( yay!) I hope you will consider attending the national conference this year. It will be at Niagra Falls on the Canadian side, someplace I have never been. I’m looking forward to being a tourist and exploring Canada while I’m there.

When things like this happen to me it really validates that what I am doing with my life – writing romance – is what I AM supposed to be doing with my life.

That’s just a little mental health thought for my day…

Be well, kids. ~ Peg